What a fantastic win for Northants! Levi scored his half century and gave them a brilliant start. However, Essex got back in the game with quick strikes and it looked like Northants would have a difficult time in pursuit of the target. But, Crook and White provided the fireworks in the final overs as they helped Northants secure a comforatble win with 11 balls to spare. Northants have now qualified for the final of the FLt20 2013.

18.1

Shaun Tait to S Crook, FOUR, short of length delivery on the stumps, S Crook comes in front and helps it over the keeper's head as the ball races to the fine leg fence and giving Northants a well deserved victory

Shaun Tait [3.0-0-25-0] is back into the attack

17.6

Napier to Cameron White, FOUR, low full toss on off, Cameron White comes on the frontfoot and drives it forcefully between the extra cover and long off fence for another boundary

Napier to S Crook, no run, half volley outside off, S Crook gets forward and jams it back to the bowler

17.3

Napier to S Crook, no run, yorker length delivery on the stumps, S Crook gets back and pushes it down the track

17.2

Napier to S Crook, FOUR, back of length delivery on leg, S Crook leans forward and flicks it to fine leg

17.1

Napier to S Crook, no run, short of length delivery outside off, S Crook sways away from the line and leaves it alone

17.1

Napier to S Crook, no ball, SIX, fuller length delivery on off, S Crook comes down the track and lofts it straight down the ground for a fantastic maximum, oh dear, it is really going pear shaped for Essex, it is a no-ball because there were only three fielders in the circle. There should have been four fielders inside the ring. It will not be a free-hit

Graham Napier [2.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack

16.6

Topley to Cameron White, FOUR, fuller length ball on off, Cameron White comes on the frontfoot and punches it down the ground to the long on fence

16.5

Topley to Cameron White, no run, good length ball on off, Cameron White gets forward and jams it back to the bowler

16.4

Topley to Cameron White, FOUR, Another brilliant shot! It was good length delivery outside off, Cameron White comes on the frontfoot and drives it beautifully between the extra cover and long off fence, the partnership between Cameron White and S Crook is now past fifty

16.3

Topley to S Crook, 1 run, good length ball on off, S Crook comes forward and pushes it to long off

16.2

Topley to S Crook, leg byes, FOUR, fuller length delivery on leg, S Crook comes on the frontfoot to flick, gets hit on the pads as the ball races away to the fine leg fence

16.1

Topley to S Crook, FOUR, What is happening? Northants are doing great here! It was a back of length delivery on off, S Crook works it to the backward square leg fence for yet another boundary

Tim Phillips to Cameron White, SIX, Cameron White is turning the heat on now! It was tossed up delivery on off, Cameron White comes in the front and lofts it again over the long off fence this time for a maximum

14.6

Shaun Tait to S Crook, SIX, good length delivery on off, S Crook comes on the frontfoot and lofts it over the long on fence for a maximum. Fantastic end to the over

14.5

Shaun Tait to S Crook, 2 runs, good length delivery on off, S Crook comes on the frontfoot and drives it forcefully to mid off, good effort by Pettini there, he manages to save the extra runs

14.4

Shaun Tait to S Crook, 2 runs, good length delivery on off, S Crook comes on the frontfoot and drives it between extra cover and long off, Boapara does a good job in the deep to save the extra runs

14.3

Shaun Tait to S Crook, no run, short of length delivery outside off, S Crook punches it to covers

14.2

Shaun Tait to S Crook, no run, back of length delivery on off, S Crook stays in the crease and pushes it back

14.1

Shaun Tait to Cameron White, 1 run, Shaun Tait bangs this one short on the stumps, Cameron White gets back and pulls it to backward square leg

Shaun Tait [2.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack

13.6

Tim Phillips to Cameron White, 1 run, pitched up on off, Cameron White gets in front and taps it to long off

Tim Phillips to S Crook, no run, pitched up on stumps, S Crook gets back and works it to the leg side

13.3

Tim Phillips to Cameron White, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Cameron White gets in front and pushes it to long on

13.2

Tim Phillips to S Crook, 1 run, tossed up on off, S Crook comes forward and pushes it to long off

13.1

Tim Phillips to Cameron White, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Cameron White comes down the track and lofts it square of the wicket,

12.6

David Masters to Cameron White, 1 run, back of length delivery outside off, Cameron White stays back and helps it square of the wicket

12.5

David Masters to S Crook, 1 run, slightly back of length delivery on off, S Crook comes on the frontfoot and punches it to long on

12.4

David Masters to Cameron White, 1 run, good length ball on off, Cameron White comes forward and drives it to long on

12.3

David Masters to S Crook, 1 run, good length delivery on off, S Crook gets back and pulls it to backward square leg

Steven Crook, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12.2

David Masters to Wakely, out Caught&Bowled!! Soft dismissal, the skipper goes! It was a fuller length delivery on leg, Wakely leans slightly and looks to work it across but gets a leading edge and ends up giving a simple catch back to the bowler. Wakely c and b David Masters 3(7)

David Masters to Wakely, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

12.1

David Masters to Wakely, no run, David Masters bangs this one slightly short outside off, Wakely plays it towards covers

David Masters [3.0-0-26-0] is back into the attack

11.6

Tim Phillips to Wakely, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Wakely comes forward and pushes it to long on

Topley to Levi, out Caught by Rutherford!! What a big wicket! Disaster for the Northants! It was a full toss on the pads, Levi comes on the frontfoot and lofts it to the leg side. Rutherford comes running to his right from long on and completes a simple catch. Levi was asking the umpires to check for a no-ball, he felt it was above the waist height but unfortunately for him, that was not the case. Levi c Rutherford b Topley 57(35) [4s-4 6s-4]

Topley to Levi, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

9.6

Shaun Tait to Cameron White, no run, slightly short on middle, Cameron White defends it on the frontfoot

Topley to Levi, 1 run, back of length delivery outside off, Levi stays back and helps it to short third man for a quick single

8.5

Topley to Cameron White, 1 run, length delivery outside off, Cameron White stays in the crease and guides it to third man

8.4

Topley to Cameron White, no run, good length delivery on off, Cameron White comes forward and taps it to the off side

8.3

Topley to Cameron White, no run, short of length delivery curling back in, Cameron White stays back to defend and gets beaten

Cameron White, right handed bat, comes to the crease

8.2

Topley to Coetzer, out Caught by Bopara!! Essex finally get the breakthrough! It was a fuller length delivery outside off, Coetzer comes on the frontfoot and punches it straight into the hands of Bopara at mid-off. Coetzer c Bopara b Topley 18(19) [4s-2]

Topley to Coetzer, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

8.1

Topley to Coetzer, FOUR, Brilliant shot! Coetzer coming to the party! It was a short of length delivery outside off, Coetzer gets forward and slashes it to the deep backward point fence

Reece Topley [1.0-0-2-0] is back into the attack

7.6

Tim Phillips to Coetzer, 1 run, pitched up on off, Coetzer comes on the frontfoot and lofts it to long off

7.5

Tim Phillips to Levi, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Levi comes forward and dabs it to long off

7.4

Tim Phillips to Levi, no run, flighted delivery on leg, Levi looks to flick it and misses

7.3

Tim Phillips to Coetzer, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Coetzer comes on the frontfoot and pushes it to long on

7.2

Tim Phillips to Coetzer, 2 runs, flighted delivery on off, Coetzer leans in front and works it to deep mid wicket

7.1

Tim Phillips to Levi, 1 run, slower delivery outside off, Levi comes forward and pushes it to long off

Tim Phillips, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

6.6

Napier to Coetzer, FOUR, Lucky shot! It was a short of length delivery outside off, Coetzer looks to go over the top, gets a thick outside edge and the ball races away to the third man fence

6.5

Napier to Coetzer, no run, back of length delivery outside off, Coetzer pushes it to the off side

6.4

Napier to Levi, 1 run, good length ball on off, Levi gets forward and taps it to mid off

6.3

Napier to Levi, SIX, Fantastic shot! It was a fuller length delivery on off, Levi comes on the frontfoot and lofts it over the long on fence for a maximum to get to his fifty

6.2

Napier to Coetzer, 1 run, good length delivery on the stumps, Coetzer comes forward and pushes it to long on

Topley to Levi, 1 run, half volley on the pads, Levi leans forward and flicks it to deep mid wicket

5.5

Topley to Coetzer, 1 run, good length delivery on off, Coetzer comes on the frontfoot and dabs it to mid off

5.4

Topley to Coetzer, no run, short of length delivery on middle, Coetzer comes forward and jams it straight to midwicket, falls just short of the fielder there

5.3

Topley to Coetzer, no run, back of length delivery outside off, Coetzer stays back and punches it to the covers

5.2

Topley to Coetzer, no run, length delivery outside off, Coetzer comes on the frontfoot and pushes it to the off side

5.1

Topley to Coetzer, no run, good length delivery on off, Coetzer comes forward and defends it

Reece Topley, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

4.6

David Masters to Levi, FOUR, short of length delivery on off, Levi comes on the frontfoot and smashes it between midwicket and long on this time for another one of his well-timed boundaries. Fantastic over this, 21 runs coming off it!

4.5

David Masters to Levi, SIX, Another fantastic shot! It was a back of length delivery on middle, Levi rocks back and muscles the pull to send the ball flying over the backward square leg fence for another maximum

4.4

David Masters to Levi, FOUR, David Masters banged this one slightly short on off, Levi comes on the frontfoot and flicks it to the backward square leg fence for his fifth boundary

4.3

David Masters to Levi, SIX, Brilliant shot! It was a short of length delivery on middle, Levi goes on the backfoot and pulls it effortlessly over the deep mid wicket fence for a maximum

4.2

David Masters to Coetzer, 1 run, length delivery outside off, Coetzer comes on the frontfoot and pushes it to mid off for a quick single

4.1

David Masters to Coetzer, no run, good length delivery on off, Coetzer comes forward and punches it to the off side

3.6

Shaun Tait to Levi, no run, back of length delivery outside off, Levi slashes it through the off side

3.5

Shaun Tait to Levi, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Levi defends it on the backfoot

3.4

Shaun Tait to Levi, FOUR, Fab shot! Shaun Tait bangs this one short again outside off, Levi stays in the crease and cuts it beautifully to the sweeper cover fence

3.3

Shaun Tait to Coetzer, 1 run, short of length delivery on middle, Coetzer looks to flick, gets an inside edge to fine leg

3.2

Shaun Tait to Coetzer, no run, short of length delivery on middle, Coetzer pushes it back to the bowler

3.2

Shaun Tait to Coetzer, wide, back of length delivery going down the leg

3.1

Shaun Tait to Levi, 1 run, short of lenght delivery, jags back in, Levi stays back and pushes it to short cover

Shaun Tait, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

2.6

David Masters to Levi, 1 run, back of length delivery on the middle and leg, Levi comes in front and taps it to mid on

2.5

David Masters to Coetzer, 1 run, good length ball on off, Coetzer comes forward and jams it down to mid on for a quick single

2.4

David Masters to Levi, leg byes, 1 run, short of length delivery on the pads, Levi looks to work it across but ends up padding to the off side

2.3

David Masters to Levi, no run, short ball, bounces sharply over the stumps, Levi ducks and leaves it alone

2.2

David Masters to Coetzer, 1 run, back of length delivery outside off, Coetzer stays back and guides it to third man

2.1

David Masters to Levi, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Levi comes forward and pushes it to mid off for a quick single

1.6

Napier to Levi, 1 run, length delivery on off, Levi comes on the frontfoot and taps it to mid off

1.5

Napier to Levi, 2 runs, good length delivery outside off, Levi gets down to play and toe-ends it to long off

1.4

Napier to Levi, FOUR, Good shot! It was a short of length delivery well outside off, Levi stays in the crease, and slashes it to the deep backward point fence

1.3

Napier to Levi, 2 runs, good length ball on off, Levi comes forward and punches it between midwicket and long on

1.2

Napier to Levi, SIX, Nicely done by Levi! It was slightly fuller on the pads, Levi comes on the frontfoot and lofts it over the long on fence for maximum

1.1

Napier to Levi, no run, back of length delivery on middle, Levi stays back and pushes it to the off side

Graham Napier, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

0.6

David Masters to Levi, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Levi gets in front and taps it to cover point

0.5

David Masters to Levi, no run, length ball on off, Levi comes forward and pushes it to the off side

0.4

David Masters to Levi, no run, good length delivery on off, Levi stys back and defends it

0.3

David Masters to Levi, no run, length delivery curling in, Levi stays back and is hit on the thigh

0.2

David Masters to Levi, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Levi leaves it alone

0.1

David Masters to Levi, no run, back of length delivery outside off, Levi comes forward and defends it

Levi and Coetzer are at the crease. Levi is on strike. David Masters will open the attack

The players are on the field.

A brilliant batting effort by Essex. After losing the first wicket early, Rutherford and Pettini managed to chip in a few runs. However, the Northants took over in the middle with the pacers doing a good job picking up wickets and restricting the batsmen to singles. However, things changed when Napier and Foster dominated the bowling attack in the end and helped Essex reach a competitive total of 168. Join us in 10 mins for an exciting chase...

19.6

Azharullah to Foster, byes, 1 run, back of length delivery outside off, Foster misses it but nevertheless runs for a quick single. The keeper is slow to throw the ball back as Essex finish on 168/5

19.5

Azharullah to Napier, 1 run, length delivery on off, Napier pushes it to silly point and runs for a quick single

19.4

Azharullah to Napier, FOUR, short of length delivery on off, Napier goes on the backfoot and pulls it elegantly to the fine leg fence, the partnership between Napier and Foster is now past fifty

19.3

Azharullah to Napier, SIX, Another lusty shot! It was a slightly fuller delivery outside off again, Napier comes on the frontfoot and smashes it between midwicket and long on for yet another maximum

19.2

Azharullah to Napier, SIX, Brilliant! It was a back of length delivery outside off, Napier comes on the frontfoot and hoists it between midwicket and long on for a cracking maximum

19.1

Azharullah to Foster, 1 run, length delivery on off, Foster heaves it to deep square leg for a comfortable single

Azharullah [3.0-0-20-2] is back into the attack

18.6

Willey to Napier, FOUR, full toss outside off, Napier stays in the crease and lofts it to the deep extra cover fence for yet another boundary

18.5

Willey to Napier, 2 runs, catch dropped! It was a fuller length delivery on off, Napier comes on the frontfoot and punches it to mid off where Wakely drops a dolly

18.4

Willey to Napier, FOUR, Excellent batting by Napier! It was a back of length delivery on off, Napier comes on the frontfoot and smashes it to the deep mid wicket fence

S Crook to Foster, leg byes, 1 run, fuller and straighter on leg, Foster gets down to sweep but ends up padding to the leg side

17.1

S Crook to Napier, 1 run, back of length delivery outside off, Napier opens the face of his bat and runs it down to third man

Steven Crook [3.0-0-25-1] is back into the attack

16.6

Daggett to Foster, FOUR, short of length delivery outside off, Foster gets down and sweeps it to the deep mid wicket fence. Poor fielding by the man at midwicket as he fails to stop the ball as it races away to the fence

Daggett to Napier, no run, back of length delivery outside off, Napier stays back and cuts it to the off side

16.3

Daggett to Foster, 1 run, good length ball on off, Foster leans forward and glances it to backward square leg

16.2

Daggett to Foster, no run, back of length delivery outside off, Foster looks to reverse sweep and misses

16.1

Daggett to Napier, 1 run, pitched up on off, Napier comes forward and pushes it to point

Lee Daggett [3.0-0-22-0] is back into the attack

15.6

Azharullah to Napier, 1 run, back of length delivery on middle, Napier leans in front and works it to mid wicket

15.6

Azharullah to Napier, wide, short of length delivery going down the leg, Napier comes forward to work it across and misses

15.5

Azharullah to Foster, 1 run, good length delivery on off, Foster comes forward and works it to deep mid wicket

Graham Napier, right handed bat, comes to the crease

15.4

Azharullah to Doeschate, out Caught by Levi!! Oh dear, ten Doeschate goes! It was a fuller length delivery outside off again, Doeschate looks to smash it through the off side but the ball flies staright into the hands of Levi at third man. Doeschate c Levi b Azharullah 13(15)

Willey to Foster, FOUR, Beautiful shot! It was a good length delivery outside off, Foster comes in front and paddle sweeps it to the fine leg fence

13.5

Willey to Doeschate, 1 run, good length delivery on off, Doeschate comes on the frontfoot and pushes it to long on

13.4

Willey to Foster, 1 run, slightly fuller on off, Foster gets down and sweeps it to short fine leg

13.3

Willey to Foster, no run, short ball, bounces sharply on the stumps, Foster looks to hoick it to the leg side but is beaten by the height

13.2

Willey to Doeschate, 1 run, back of length delivery on off, Doeschate leans forward and glances it to backward square leg

13.1

Willey to Foster, 1 run, short of length delivery on the pads, Foster gets back and pulls to deep square leg

David Willey [2.0-0-18-0] is back into the attack

12.6

Spriegel to Foster, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle, Foster gets forward and works it to backward square leg

12.5

Spriegel to Doeschate, leg byes, 1 run, loud appeal for lbw turned down, pitched up on the middle and leg, Doeschate looks to work it across, misses and pads it to the off side. It was quite plumb, but umpire failed to notice that!

12.4

Spriegel to Foster, 1 run, loopy delivery on the stumps, Foster comes forward and dabs it to mid off

12.3

Spriegel to Doeschate, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Doeschate stays back and slashes it to deep backward point

12.2

Spriegel to Doeschate, no run, tossed up on middle, Doeschate comes on the frontfoot and pushes it back

12.1

Spriegel to Doeschate, 2 runs, flighted delivery on off, Doeschate gets in front and works it to deep square leg

Matthew Spriegel, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

11.6

Coetzer to Doeschate, 1 run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Doeschate leans forward and works it to short mid wicket. They have to run in quickly as the fielder there takes a shy at the striker's end

11.5

Coetzer to Foster, 1 run, back of length delivery on off, Foster comes on the frontfoot and pushes it to mid off

11.4

Coetzer to Foster, no run, good length delivery on off, Foster comes forward and defends it

11.3

Coetzer to Doeschate, 1 run, catch dropped, good length ball outside off, Doeschate gets back and slashes it to backward point where White dives to his left but is unable to get his hand properly on the ball

James Foster, right handed bat, comes to the crease

11.2

Coetzer to Bopara, out Caught by Spriegel!! Essex are falling apart here! It was a short of length delivery outside off, Bopara comes on the frontfoot and smashes it hard to long on. Spriegel keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a brilliant catch just within the ropes at wide long on. Bopara c Spriegel b Coetzer 14(19) [4s-1]

Coetzer to Bopara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

11.1

Coetzer to Doeschate, 1 run, pitched up on off, Doeschate gets in front and pushes it to long on

Middlebrook to Bopara, 1 run, tossed up on off, Bopara leans in front and flicks it to backward square leg

10.4

Middlebrook to Bopara, no run, loopy delivery on off, Bopara comes forward and defends it

Ryan ten Doeschate, right handed bat, comes to the crease

10.3

Middlebrook to Pettini, out Caught by David Murphy!! Another one goes! It was a flighted delivery on off, Pettini comes on the frontfoot and looks to play it across, gets a leading edge as the ball shoots up in the air. The keeper keeps his eyes on the ball, runs to right and takes a well-judged catch. Pettini c David Murphy b Middlebrook 27(23) [4s-3]

Middlebrook to Pettini, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

10.2

Middlebrook to Bopara, 1 run, tossed up on the stumps, Bopara gets forward and works it to mid wicket

10.1

Middlebrook to Pettini, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Pettini sweeps it to short fine leg

9.6

Daggett to Pettini, 1 run, slightly back of length delivery on off, Pettini comes forward and tucks it to deep square leg

9.5

Daggett to Bopara, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Bopara comes on the frontfoot and punches it down the ground to long on

9.4

Daggett to Pettini, 1 run, good length ball on off, Pettini stays in the crease and steers it to short third man

9.3

Daggett to Pettini, no run, slightly fuller on off, Pettini gets forward and jams it straight back to the bowler

9.2

Daggett to Bopara, 1 run, back of length delivery outside off, Bopara works it to deep mid wicket

9.1

Daggett to Pettini, 1 run, short of length delivery on the pads, Pettini comes forward and glances it to backward square leg

8.6

Middlebrook to Pettini, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Pettini comes on the frontfoot and tucks it to deep mid wicket

8.5

Middlebrook to Pettini, FOUR, Lucky shot! It was a slower delivery outside off, Pettini comes forward to drive, gets an outside edge and the ball runs away to the third man fence

8.4

Middlebrook to Bopara, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Bopara gets in front and works it to deep mid wicket

8.3

Middlebrook to Pettini, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Pettini leans forward and works it to deep mid wicket

8.2

Middlebrook to Bopara, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle, Bopara comes forward and taps it to long on

8.1

Middlebrook to Bopara, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Bopara comes on the frontfoot and pushes it back

James Middlebrook, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

7.6

Daggett to Bopara, 1 run, good length delivery on off, Bopara comes on the frontfoot and punches it to long on

7.5

Daggett to Pettini, 1 run, back of length delivery on off, Pettini flicks it to fine leg

7.4

Daggett to Pettini, 2 runs, good length ball on middle, Pettini leans forward and glances it to backward square leg

7.3

Daggett to Bopara, 1 run, length delivery on off, Bopara comes on the frontfoot and punches it to mid on and runs for a quick single, he has to hurry there as Wakely is quick to have a shy at the stumps on the non-striker's end

7.2

Daggett to Bopara, FOUR, Fantastic shot! It was a short of length delivery outside off, Bopara comes on the frontfoot and drives it powerfully between the extra cover and long off fence

7.1

Daggett to Pettini, 1 run, good length delivery on off, Pettini gets in front and dabs it to mid on

6.6

Azharullah to Bopara, no run, short delivery on the stumps, Bopara comes forward and swings, gets beaten

6.5

Azharullah to Bopara, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Bopara defends it to the leg side

6.4

Azharullah to Bopara, no run, back of length delivery outside off, Bopara gets forward and pushes it down the track

6.3

Azharullah to Pettini, 1 run, length delivery on off, Pettini leans forward and works it to backward square leg

6.2

Azharullah to Bopara, 1 run, short delivery, bounces sharply on the stumps, Bopara goes on the backfoot and pulls it awkwardly to short fine leg

6.1

Azharullah to Pettini, 1 run, good length delivery on off, Pettini comes forward and taps it to mid on

5.6

Daggett to Pettini, 1 run, slightly fuller on off, Pettini works it to short mid wicket for a comfortable single

5.5

Daggett to Pettini, no run, fuller length ball on the stumps, Pettini looks to flick, misses and gets hit on the thigh pad

5.4

Daggett to Pettini, FOUR, clever shot! It was a good length delivery outside off, Pettini stays in the crease, opens the face of the bat and helps it to the third man fence

5.3

Daggett to Bopara, 1 run, good length delivery on off, Bopara works it to short third man for a quick single

5.2

Daggett to Pettini, 1 run, good length ball on middle, Pettini leans forward and glances it to backward square leg

5.1

Daggett to Pettini, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Pettini defends it back

Lee Daggett, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

4.6

Azharullah to Bopara, no run, back of length delivery outside off, Bopara gets forward to drive and is beaten

4.5

Azharullah to Bopara, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Bopara comes forward and pushes it back

Ravi Bopara, right handed bat, comes to the crease

4.4

Azharullah to Rutherford, out Caught by Wakely!! Huge wicket for the Northants! The danger man goes! It was a short of length delivery on off, Rutherford stays in the crease and pulls it forcefully straight into the hands of the skipper at midwicket. Rutherford c Wakely b Azharullah 36(19) [4s-2 6s-2]

Azharullah to Rutherford, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

4.3

Azharullah to Rutherford, 2 runs, good length delivery outside off, Rutherford waits for it and guides it to square third man

4.2

Azharullah to Rutherford, FOUR, Wonderful shot! It was a good length delivery on off, Rutherford slightly leans forward and lofts it to the long on fence

4.1

Azharullah to Pettini, leg byes, 1 run, loud appeal for lbw, not given! It was tossed up on the pads, Pettini comes forward to play it across and gets rapped on the pads, it was sliding down the leg side

Azharullah, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

3.6

S Crook to Rutherford, FOUR, slightly back of length delivery outside off, Rutherford gives himself bit of a room there and slashes it square of the wicket for a cracking boundary

3.5

S Crook to Rutherford, 2 runs, length delivery on off, Rutherford comes on the frontfoot and works it to deep mid wicket

3.4

S Crook to Rutherford, SIX, Brilliant shot! It was a back of length delivery outside off, Rutherford comes walking in the front and smashes it over the deep backward point fence for another maximum

3.3

S Crook to Rutherford, 2 runs, short of length delivery on off, Rutherford leans forward and flicks it uppishly to deep mid wicket

3.2

S Crook to Rutherford, no run, fuller length ball on off, Rutherford defends it on the frontfoot

Willey to Pettini, FOUR, Beautiful shot! It was a good length delivery outside off, Pettini waits for it, opens the face of his bat and steers it to the square third man fence

2.5

Willey to Rutherford, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the pads, Rutherford comes on the frontfoot and punches it to mid on

2.4

Willey to Rutherford, no run, good length ball on off, Rutherford comes forward and defends it

2.3

Willey to Rutherford, 2 runs, short of length delivery on the stumps, Rutherford comes forward and smahes it between midwicket and long on, he is lucky there as the ball falls in no-man's land

2.2

Willey to Pettini, 1 run, good length ball on off, Pettini gets forward to drive, inside edges it to short fine leg for a quick single

2.1

Willey to Pettini, no run, short of length delivery on off, Pettini gets forward and pushes it towards the leg side

1.6

S Crook to Rutherford, no run, good length ball on off, Rutherford defends it on the frontfoot

Mark Pettini, right handed bat, comes to the crease

1.5

S Crook to GM Smith, out Caught by Daggett!! First breakthrough! It was a short of length delivery outside off, GM Smith comes on the frontfoot and looks to smash it over covers, gets a leading edge as the ball flies straight into the hands of Daggett at third man. GM Smith c Daggett b S Crook 2(5)

S Crook to Rutherford, 1 run, short of length delivery on off, Rutherford pulls it to mid on

1.2

S Crook to GM Smith, 1 run, good length ball on off, GM Smith stays in the crease and looks to defend, gets an inside edge to short fine leg

1.1

S Crook to Rutherford, 1 run, back of length delivery on the stumps, Rutherford stays back and guides it to third man

Steven Crook, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6

Willey to GM Smith, no run, length delivery on the stumps, GM Smith comes on the frontfoot and defends it

0.5

Willey to Rutherford, 3 runs, good length delivery on off, Rutherford comes forward and punches it to long off

0.4

Willey to Rutherford, SIX, fantastic shot, slightly back of length delivery on off, Rutherford comes on the frontfoot and hoicks it over the backward square leg fence for a maximum

0.3

Willey to Rutherford, no run, catch dropped, length delivery outside off, Rutherford gets forward and looks to drive, gets a thick outside edge where Cameron White dives to his right and drops it at first slip

0.2

Willey to Rutherford, no run, good length delivery on off, Rutherford comes forward and defends it back

0.1

Willey to GM Smith, 1 run, fuller length ball on off, GM Smith gets in front and pushes it to mid off for a quick single

GM Smith and Rutherford are at the crease. GM Smith is on strike. Willey will open the attack

Hello and welcome to the first semi-final of the FLt20 between Northamptonshire and Essex. Northants have been frontrunners in the group and have not relented since then. On the other hand, Essex were inconsistent in the beginning before going on to win a few matches. The winner of this game will play the winner of the second semi-final between Hampshire and Surrey. Toss and teams in 10 mins. Stay tuned...